The watches are directly inspired by the brand’s Spezimatic series introduced in 1964. All are powered by an in-house, self-winding movement and the dials are crafted in Glashütte Original’s own dial manufactory in Pforzheim, Germany.

Iconic Tangerine.

Made using original tools and authentic methods from the 1960s, they are the result of an extremely complex and time-consuming process which involves the application of several layers of coloured lacquers to achieve the precise hues and shading, from light dial centres to dark perimeters, known as a “degrade” effect. The dials are then fired in an oven to burn in the colours.

Iconic Fire.

Each watch in the exclusive series is fitted with a matching Louisiana Alligator leather strap: brown for the models featuring forest green or tangerine coloured dials, black to complement the models with graphite grey, ocean blue or fiery red dials. Production is limited to 25 of each.

Our rating of the Glashütte Original Sixties Iconic Collection: a brilliant tribute to a special brand of watchmaking.

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